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Benny Madsen is a Danish national with business interests in Hawaii, California, and Denmark.
Following completion of a PhD at the University of Aalborg, Benny quickly established himself as an innovator in wireless system design.
He has 19 design patents and is widely seen as a leading engineer and wireless industry visionary.
He played a principal development role in the first GSM mobile phone at Dancall Radio A/S, was Technical Director at National Semiconductor, then co-founded and served as CEO and Chairman of LitePoint, a leading provider of test solutions for the world’s leading manufacturers of wireless devices.
Benny is a Partner of LiteCap, a private equity firm that discovers, funds, and fosters the growth of next generation companies likely to have a profound impact on the world.
He is on the Board of two Danish startups.
He also serves on the Board of Advisors to Innovation Center Denmark Silicon Valley.
Outside of high tech, Benny is owner of Los Altos Vineyards and Oceans Royale.
Los Altos Vineyards owns Byington Vineyard & Winery in Los Gatos and Tin Cross Vineyards in Alexander Valley (Sonoma).
These wines are distributed in Denmark.
Oceans Royale is an Oahu-based company, providing professional hotel services in private luxury villas.
Benny Madsen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
LitePoint Corp.
LitePoint Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops, markets and supports advanced wireless test solutions | Chief Executive Officer | 2000-04-30 |
LiteCap
LiteCap Investment ManagersFinance LiteCap invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Idé-Pro Holding ApS
Idé-Pro Holding ApS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | - |
Oceans Royale | Founder | 2015-08-31 |
Former positions of Benny Madsen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Dancall Radio A/S
Dancall Radio A/S Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures cordless and mobile telephone equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Semiconductor Corp.
National Semiconductor Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures analog intensive and mixed-signal integrated circuits | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | - |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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National Semiconductor Corp.
National Semiconductor Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures analog intensive and mixed-signal integrated circuits | Electronic Technology |
LitePoint Corp.
LitePoint Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops, markets and supports advanced wireless test solutions | Electronic Technology |
Dancall Radio A/S
Dancall Radio A/S Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures cordless and mobile telephone equipment | Electronic Technology |
University of Aalborg
University of Aalborg Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
LiteCap
LiteCap Investment ManagersFinance LiteCap invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Idé-Pro Holding ApS
Idé-Pro Holding ApS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Oceans Royale |
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